“The Conners” will be down one Conner in season 6

A young character is flying the coop.

The Conners family will be down a member when the show returns for season 6.

EW can confirm that Jayden Rey, who has played DJ's daughter Mary since the Roseanne revival's 2018 debut, is not returning as a series regular in season 6, however, the door remains open for her to guest star in the future.

The departure news comes after both of the actors who played her parents, DJ and Geena, also left the ABC show. Maya Lynne Robinson, who played Geena, left the series after season 1, and her character was written out via reenlistment in the Army. Then, ahead of season 5, Michael Fishman, who first appeared as D.J. Conner on Roseanne in 1988 and continued through the sitcom's nine-season run, ending in 1997, and then again in the revival, exited as well — though the decision was reportedly not his.

"While I was told I would not be returning for season 5, Lanford was a valuable place to grow up, learn, and develop," Fishman said as part of a lengthy response to his departure at the time. "I was incredibly lucky to return home and demonstrate my expansion. As I venture into the world to build the future, I send tremendous love and success to everyone involved in production."

"It has been my honor to play D.J. Conner. It's every actor's dream to be a series regular, especially on a groundbreaking show, where we tackle significant topics," Fishman continued. "The opportunity to do comedy and drama alongside iconic castmates, while reaching fans in meaningful ways has profoundly impacted my life. I am proud of the work I did as part of Roseanne and The Conners. Especially the privilege of playing a Military Veteran, Interracial Spouse, and the father of a Biracial child, portrayed by the amazing Jayden Rey."

Despite Fishman's departure, which saw his character reunite with his wife overseas, Rey's character Mary remained with the rest of the Conners in season 5, splitting time between her grandparents' homes. However, she only appeared in 5 of the season's 22 episodes.

John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, Jay R. Ferguson and Katey Sagal, who recurs, are all returning for season 6, which debuts Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 8/7c on ABC.

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